Join HACCM at COMING HOME: Memory Activism in Historic Old Town. A week of events honoring and reconnecting communities with deep ties to Old Town, one of the city’s oldest and most historically significant neighborhoods. The initiative is presented by Vanport Mosaic as part of the inaugural National Week of Action for Race And Democracy. Made possible by Race Forward and Americans For The Arts. (More info and full program at this link).
HACCM is thrilled to participate in this group exhibition and week of programming along with cultural partners. Partners: Oregon Historical Society, Oregon Black Pioneers, Japanese American Museum of Oregon, Lan Su Chinese Garden, Oregon Jewish Museum and Center for Holocaust Education, Portland Chinatown Museum, and Vanport Mosaic. Read the full press release here.
Throughout the week, visit the 220 Building (220 NW 2nd Ave.) to view exhibits, participate in a collaborative community art project, explore the discovery zone (all ages), listen and engage in community conversations, and join a walking tour. A full schedule of events is here.
Greek-Americans have a long history in Portland’s Old Town! To learn more, check out some of HACCM’s resources:
- Old Town oral histories (essay)
- Greek Entrepreneurs (exhibition)
- Master Penworks of Tom Stefopoulos (exhibition and digital exhibition)